47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

55°
H -°
L 42°
NNE
6mph
Low tide
9:52 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 34m at 9:52 pm (3.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:38 am (9.3 ft)
Sunset today : 6:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:38 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - May 1796

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:3410.911:32 AM7.77:236.05:571.74:577:28Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:1711.112:478.17:565.16:572.04:557:30Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue1:5211.31:538.88:263.97:522.34:547:31Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed2:2311.62:519.68:582.48:442.84:527:32Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu2:5311.83:4610.49:320.99:333.54:517:34New Moon5Thu
6Fri3:2412.04:3911.210:09-0.610:214.34:497:35New Moon6Fri
7Sat3:5712.15:3311.810:49-1.911:105.14:487:36New Moon7Sat
8Sun4:3312.06:2912.211:31-2.74:467:38New Moon8Sun
9Mon5:1211.87:2512.412:015.912:16-3.24:457:39Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:5611.38:2412.412:566.51:04-3.04:447:40Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:4610.69:2712.21:597.01:56-2.44:427:41Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:459.710:3212.03:137.12:51-1.54:417:43First Quarter12Thu
13Fri8:588.811:3511.94:426.73:52-0.34:407:44First Quarter13Fri
14Sat10:288.16:105.84:580.84:387:45First Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:3211.912:067.97:174.66:061.94:377:47First Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:1911.91:368.38:073.37:132.84:367:48Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:5711.82:498.98:472.18:143.74:357:49Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed2:2911.63:499.69:201.19:074.54:347:50Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu2:5611.44:3910.29:500.29:555.24:337:51Full Moon19Thu
20Fri3:2111.25:2310.710:17-0.510:395.94:327:53Full Moon20Fri
21Sat3:4710.96:0311.110:45-1.011:216.54:317:54Full Moon21Sat
22Sun4:1510.66:3911.411:15-1.34:307:55Full Moon22Sun
23Mon4:4610.27:1411.612:036.911:47 AM-1.54:297:56Full Moon23Mon
24Tue5:199.97:5011.712:467.212:22-1.44:287:57Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:559.48:3011.71:317.31:00-1.24:277:58Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:369.09:1211.62:227.31:42-0.84:267:59Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:238.59:5811.53:197.22:27-0.24:258:00Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat8:228.010:4411.54:226.83:150.54:248:01Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun9:357.611:2911.55:256.24:091.24:248:02Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon10:597.56:175.25:072.14:238:03Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue12:1111.612:227.87:013.96:083.04:228:04Waning Crescent31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9446248)

Common Questions About Des Moines, WA Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Des Moines, WA?

Des Moines, WA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 86% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Des Moines, WA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Des Moines, WA?

Tide predictions for Des Moines, WA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Des Moines, WA?

Tide data for Des Moines, WA is sourced from NOAA Station #9446248. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9446248.

What is the moon phase in Des Moines, WA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Des Moines, WA is Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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